Miniaturized Satellites can be categorized on the basis of
weight in pounds (lb) or mass in kilograms (kg). The mass
of a microsatellite (or microsat) is in between 10 kg and
500 kg, the weight is in the range of 22 pounds (lb) to
1100 lb. The mass of nanosatellite (or nanosat) is in
between 1 kg and 10 kg (2.2 lb and 22 lb). While the mass
of picosatellite (or picosat) is under 1 kg (2.2 lb).